Exploration Begins in the Hidden Region

In the Meeting Room.

A piece of paper was placed on the table.

Jin drew a U-shape on the table with a pen.

The two dots on the top of the U represent the starting point and the ending point, respectively.

"Let's skip the path you took when you went forward and talk about the path you took back."

Jin pointed to the line above.

"With your abilities, you shouldn't be easily misled by your surroundings or stray from your course, so you should be able to confirm that you're walking in a straight line, right?"

"After all, you're with that guy named Slash Ghost, who's also Lord Level expert."

Kevin nodded.

Jin then pointed to the distance between the two lines.

"At your pace, it took you about a week to travel this distance from here to the coast—how long is that?"

Kevin didn't even need to answer; Kurapika spoke up directly from the side.

"It took us several days to log in initially. At that time, we had just arrived in the Dark Continent and were moving very slowly, maintaining absolute vigilance."

"At the current speed, Uncle can cross it in just one day."

Jin made a note on the paper.

At the U-shaped section, the distance is marked as approximately 8,000 kilometers.

The distance between the two points was marked as 500 kilometers.

"The difference is more than tenfold!"

Morel frowned and said, "I travel this road often; it's basically safe for us."

Because there are also boats hidden by the sea.

Therefore, Morel would go over from time to time to check and maintain it.

The road is frequently cleared by people, making it very safe, at least for them right now.

In other words, almost everyone at the event personally measured that 500-kilometer distance on foot.

Pairo nodded.

"I also placed Cyclops Flower for surveillance; based on my current perception, that's indeed the distance."

Rukira possesses communicative Chimera Ant capable of communication.

"The maximum distance for Ant Speech is four thousand kilometers. From here to the coast, communication is not beyond that limit."

"In other words, whether from the perspective of Nen ability or from a realistic perspective, this distance truly exists," Biscuit concluded, tapping the table.

Jin turned to look at Kevin.

"Even if you're completely disoriented, it's impossible for you to deviate from a straight line by thousands of kilometers, right?"

Kevin nodded.

"I'm not that foolish."

In other words, even if the journey wasn't a straight line, it couldn't have deviated by such a large distance.

That's a difference of more than ten times.

Gon clenched his fist and slammed it against his palm.

"Oh! So a section of the road was hidden?"

Everyone watched him in silence.

He couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Gon's first thought opened up a possibility for them.

A section of the path was hidden, allowing them to skip it.

But looking at it from a distance, this road definitely exists.

"So close? Won't the Resentful Eater Snake notice?"

Qiduo asked, puzzled.

You should know that this area is all the territory of the Resentful Eater Snake.

If there is indeed a large distance hidden in the middle, then it means that the hidden area is right next to the Lord of the Resentful Eater Snake, practically touching it according to the geographical scope of the Dark Continent.

Two possibilities.

Kevin held up two fingers.

"One possibility is that the Resentful Eater Snake knows, but she doesn't care, or perhaps due to a treaty or tacit understanding between them, it might even be one of her territories."

"We just haven't noticed it yet."

"The second possibility is that even the Lord the Resentful Eater Snake is unaware that an area is hidden next to her territory."

"That's terrifying," Kansai couldn't help but say.

"It was a classic case of using a covert strategy."

"It's a covert operation," Kiy remarked.

Kevin paused for a moment, then stroked the Three-Tails that was perched on the table in front of him.

Did you notice anything at the time?

The Three-Tails shook its head.

"No, the Three-Tails has an incredibly sharp sense of smell. If there's a hiding place that even the Three-Tails can't smell, then it must be very powerful."

Upon hearing this, Kevin couldn't help but nod.

"Forget it, there's no point in dwelling on this. If even Lord Level creatures can't find the hidden space, there's no point in thinking about it."

"However, this is ultimately an unknown and dangerous place," Melusina reminded her from the side.

"Then we can just measure it, measure exactly where this hidden area is located."

Kurapika said, taking out a pen and drawing on the chart he had just seen.

"We can be certain of at least one thing: the Spike Mountain Range that Uncle Kevin visited are not located in the area where this region is hidden."

As he spoke, he directly drew one-third of the U-shape on the paper.

Because mountains make up a third of Kevin's entire route.

"That area might be hidden in the remaining two-thirds."

"We can determine this entirely by following the two lines of communication, using the Ant Speech, and by constantly communicating."

Biscuit nodded and said, "And it can't be considered a bad thing, after all, it's a hidden area, so the threat to the outside world might not be as great as we imagine."

"We can also use this area to instantly traverse a distance of seven or eight thousand kilometers, making it a high-speed corridor that we can fully utilize."

After thinking about it, everyone realized that it was indeed the case.

The Dark Continent is ridiculously large; sometimes it takes quite a while just to travel there.

If there were a hidden region spanning the coast and the interior, allowing people within it to traverse space directly.

This is undoubtedly a fast track to the inside.

"And it's very interesting, isn't it?" A smile of extreme interest appeared on Jin's face. "This is an area that even East Fuglits hasn't recorded."

This greatly motivated Jin.

Be a pioneer and explore uncharted territories.

"This is a hidden area that even Lord Level creatures can't detect."

Morel reminded him.

But Jin only felt an even greater motivation.

That's why it makes people curious and yearn for it.

Let's leave this topic aside for now.

The group started talking about Kevin and other things he had experienced over the past six months.

The most important thing, of course, is the cooperation with the Wearer Ghost and the Slash Ghost.

Compared to Kevin, they accepted the characteristics and habits of the Wearer Ghost more readily.

"This is a good thing. For those with an absolute need, the cost isn't unaffordable; the problem is finding a solution that doesn't exist."

Upon hearing this news, Bianluoke fell into a slight silence.

"Brother, I won't allow it."

Lorraine, floating in the bubbles beside her, stared intently at Bianluoke with a very serious expression.

Hearing Lorraine's words, Bianluoke looked at her, smiled, and nodded.

"I know this kind of healing isn't what you want to see."

Kevin looked at the two of them and said directly.

"You two don't need to worry. Once the territory is settled, you can take Lorraine directly to him, and he will treat Lorraine."

For small things like this, Kevin could get the Wearer Ghost to help without any transaction.

This was merely a matter of social obligations between Lord.

A joyful smile appeared on their faces.

Their purpose in coming to the Dark Continent was to cure Lorraine's illness, and now they have seen a clear hope.

Everyone got to work.

The plan requires that Kevin's experiences during this trip be fully organized and entered into the system for archiving.

Others also need to divide the risk diagram that Kevin has drawn up into zones.

A few busy days.

The overall plan has been finalized.

A rough map was posted on the blackboard.

The overall outline remains the U-shaped area that Kevin walked through.

The main division is in the middle of the U-shape, which is further divided into sections, each marked with a different color to indicate its Danger Level.

The overall Danger Level was divided into two categories.

Eighty percent of them are orange areas, and these colored areas represent areas that can be explored by Knight Rank.

The remaining 20% is designated as red zones, which can only be explored by a leader of Lord Level.

The team was divided into two groups: one explored downwards along the upper path, and the other explored upwards along the lower coastal path.

"This way, we can explore along two lines and complete the exploration of the central area as quickly as possible."

As he spoke, Kevin took a pen and drew a line in the area below.

"The coastal area below is the key area, so I will lead the team there. The area above will be led by Kim and Biscuit. I will have Slash Ghost accompany you as a deterrent force."

Kevin then explained, "As I said before, the Slash Ghost' are Parasitic organism that consider themselves to be humans."

"Because of his current physical condition, he identifies with his human identity and holds positive feelings and attitudes towards humanity."

Combined with previous transactions, it's perfectly adequate as a deterrent force.

The Exploration Team members were divided into three factions.

Nosra Manor Exploration Team:

Kevin, Melusina, Biscuit Pairo, Kurapika, Shizuku, Shalnark, Gon, Men Qi, Buhaci, Tsurugi,

Bellolight, Rukira, Koala.

Members of the Twelve Zodiacs Branches:

Qiduo, Koto, Illumi, Kansai, Morel, Bianluoke, and Lorraine.

Team Members of Team Gold:

Kim, Aimeme, Ximo, Tewashi, Tuk, Zaharut.

There were a total of twenty-seven people.

Shalnark, Ce, Berolete, Koto, Illumi, Lorraine.

These six people will remain in the camp, firstly because their exploration abilities are not strong, and secondly because they are not top-notch in combat and reconnaissance.

Secondly, the camp also needs to have manpower on hand to prepare.

The remaining twenty-one people were divided into two teams.

"First up is the team led by Kim Biscuit: Kim, Biscuit, Aimeme, Ximo, Tewashi, Tuk, Zaharut, Morel, Kansai, Qiduo, and Koala."

There were eleven people in total.

The rest of you will follow me and proceed from below.

After a simple plan.

More detailed planning is needed.

In the end, they were divided into four teams.

Two on top and two on the bottom.

Jin brought his original teammates with him, since they already had excellent teamwork and their Nen ability were intertwined.

Biscuit and the rest of the group will later join forces with the Slash Ghost.

The ten people below were each led by Kevin and Melusina.

Kevin looked at the group and spoke emphatically.

"I'll definitely be the one to explore the most dangerous 20% of the area, which will also ensure greater safety."

"Rukira, Bianluoke, Pairo, Kurapika, the four of you come with me."

After the teams were divided...

The group immediately took the prepared supplies and split into two teams to begin their operation.

They did not separate immediately, but instead passed through the Giant Beast Kingdom.

They have explored this area thoroughly, so it is certain that the hidden area is, without a doubt, located beneath the Giant Beast Kingdom.

Because they had also traveled from the direction of the Giant Beast Kingdom towards the coastal area, and had only traveled a few hundred kilometers.

They traveled through the Giant Beast Kingdom.

They had just crossed the Boundary when a bloody stench rushed over from afar.

The overwhelming stench of blood was so conspicuous and undisguised.

As a result, everyone immediately assumed a fighting stance and dispersed.

"Don't be nervous, it should be 'Slash Ghost'."

Besides him, no one else would dare to rush straight at him like that.

Sure enough, a figure appeared before everyone's eyes shortly afterward.

"Wow!! So many people!"

The Slash Ghost shouted with delight, its expression utterly genuine.

He looked at everyone as if they were some kind of exotic creature, his gaze sweeping over them constantly.

For a moment, the gazes of twenty or so people couldn't compare to the scrutinizing look in his eyes.

Instead, he felt somewhat uncomfortable Slash Ghost.

He spotted Gon first, walked over, and shook his hand.

Hello, hello, what's your name?

Gon was immediately touched by the other person's enthusiasm.

"My name is Gon, what's yours?"

"Your original name doesn't matter; you can call me Slash Ghost."

He inherited everything from his birthplace, but he didn't want to inherit the name.

"Oh, you have white hair!"

He then turned to look at Killua beside him, and shook the other's hand.

Kiy couldn't take it anymore and forcefully pulled her hand away.

The other person's probing gaze and enthusiastic attitude almost made him overwhelmed.

You're so fat!

"Oh, why are you so short? Are you a child?"

You're so cute.

"Your muscles are really strong."

"Why do you look a little inhuman? And you have wings."

"What kind of animal are you? Do you even have a human touch?"

Kevin, watching from the side, was speechless.

Melusina chuckled.

The crowd's emotions varied, but they all viewed Slash Ghost with a degree of scrutiny.

However, the other party's actions somewhat lowered everyone's guard.

They're so enthusiastic.

Seeing humans was like seeing family, and with so many humans suddenly appearing, he became incredibly excited, like a man possessed.

The others couldn't sense any inhumanity about him, except for the smell of blood. They just thought Slash Ghost was a strange and very enthusiastic person.

That genuine kindness emanating from within was undeniable; after all, they had been in the Dark Continent for so long, and their sensitivity to good and evil was extremely acute.

To be honest, Kevin himself didn't expect Slash Ghost in this state.

After explaining his intentions,

Slash Ghost nodded.

"No problem, after all, we have a deal, and I wouldn't let my friend get hurt!"

As he spoke, he gave me a thumbs-up, as if to say, "I'm handing this over to you."

He just learned it from Gon.

"Alright, let's part ways here. Remember to communicate using Ant Speech whenever needed."